KAWASAKI 2020 KAWASAKI ZX1002A Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 KAWASAKI ZX1002A
Brand
KAWASAKI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. is recalling certain 2020 KAWASAKI ZX1002A vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.. CRITICAL: Do not drive until repaired.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Ninja H2 SX, Ninja H2 SXSE, and 2019-2020 Ninja H2 SXSE+ motorcycles. In the event of a gear misengagement the engine electronic control unit (ECU) programming doesn't have the capability to suppress high RPM during transmission. If the transmission gears are not properly engaged while shifting into 4th or 5th gear, high engine RPM can cause the output gears of 4th or 5th to fracture when the gears re-engage.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Damaged gears and the inability to shift can cause the engine to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
KMC will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycle until the repair has been completed. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC20-10.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026